Obituary of Christopher E. Aghjayan

Christopher Ezekiel Aghjayan of Kingston passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 7, 2023 at Bay Path nursing home in Duxbury after a courageous fight with cancer. 

Born May 17, 1958, in Boston, MA, he is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joanne, and his three daughters; Elizabeth Vigorito and husband Brian of Pembroke, Nicole Vinal and husband Thomas of Eastford, CT, and Christine Aghjayan and husband Dr. Benjamin Snyder of Hadley. Beloved G-Pop to Mila Vinal and Lucy Snyder, the lights of his life. Son of Hachig and Virginia Aghjayan of Stuart, FL, brother to Jeffrey Aghjayan (Linda, Bolton) and Jill Vang (David, Leesburg VA), as well as his many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Chris was a well-loved employee of South Shore Community Action Council in Plymouth. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with his family. 

Visitation hours will be held Friday, September 15, from 4-6pm followed by a celebration of life at 6pm at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St Kingston. Please wear blue as we celebrate the life of our cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend. 

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Chris' memory to support cancer research and patient care at: 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284

or via dana-farber.org/gift